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Joseph Saladino was reelected Oyster Bay’s town supervisor on Tuesday, with nearly 31,000 votes, almost twice as many as his challenger, Jared Behr. The Republican incumbent’s campaign centered on his 35-year career in local gover nment, which he believed uniquely qualified him for the job. Saladino emphasiz ed his ability to understand the town’s intricacies and meet the needs of its residents. “Since 2017, when the public first put their trust in me and the Town Board, we have outperformed expectations financially, in terms of the quality of services, and protecting our taxpayers by cutting their taxes,” Saladino said. “Now here we are in 2023, the town is among the best in the state, and I am so happy to be able to continue to serve with these very talented people, and to serve a public in the Town of Oyster Bay that knows what they want and is happy that we’re delivering.” In his last term, Saladino focused on improving the

funds in light of bus tragedy

43-year-old Farmingdale High band director Gina Pellettiere and 77-year-old retired social When a Farmingdale school studies teacher Beatrice Ferarri bus crashed on Interstate 84 in — Laurino remains deeply Wawayanda, New York, on Sept. affected by the tragedy. Laurino thought there had to 21, it wasn’t just the families of the students and teachers that be something he could do to help the families of those who were were affected. Peoinvolved. He got ple across Long together with AlysIsland were moved sa Guidice, founder by the story, includof Dine-LI, a social ing the employees media group that of Mama Mia’s Pizraises money for zeria in Oyster Bay, various charities some of whom across Long Island, knew community and Jim Serpico, members who were owner of Side Husinvolved. tle Artisanal Bread “Of course you Company in Plainw a n t t o h e l p, ” view, to create a Marlo Yannez, manMARlo YANEz fundraiser to help ager of Mama Mama Mia’s Pizzeria the families. Three Mia’s, said. “Me perNorth Shore pizzerisonally, I worked in Oyster Bay as, Vito’s Ristorante Far mingdale, I & Pizzeria, in Glen know a lot of people there, so it was an easy choice to Cove, Tre Sorelle Restaurant, in Sea Cliff, and Mama Mia’s, help, you know.” Anthony Laurino, the owner joined in to support the effort. Vito Marchese, owner of of Phil’s Pizzeria, in Syosset, had dropped his son, Francesco, Vito’s, said his restaurant has off at Farmingdale High School done similar charity events in that day for a trip to a band the past. During the coronavirus pandemic, it donated pizzas to camp in Pennsylvania. While his son wasn’t on the the employees of Glen Cove Hosbus that crashed — an accident pital, and Vito’s employees that resulted in the death of Continued on page 4

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Republicans swept the north Shore of nassau County in tuesday’s election, with first-time candidate Samantha goetz unseating incumbent County Legislator Josh Lafazan in the 18th district. town’s finances. Its bond rating i m p r ove d t o A A , a n d h e pledged to further elevate it to AAA. Saladino has maintained a re c o rd o f avo i d i n g t a x increases and loans, citing the elimination of financial stress in the town. Improving town services and infrastructure remains a key goal. Saladino, a lifelong Massapequa resident, highlighted achievements like road

repaving, state-of-the-art artificial-turf fields, and park facility enhancements, in the interest of offering residents a high standard of living. His commitment to environmental protection was another significant plank in his re-election platform. He authorized projects to prevent nitrogen runoff into the harbor, including the reconstruction of FireContinued on page 10

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Leading

Opponent

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor

Joseph S. Saladino (R,C) .. 69%

Jared S. Behr (d) .............31%

Oyster Bay Town Clerk

Richard L. LaMarca (R,C) . 65%

Susan g. Mintz (d) ......... 35%

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey p. pravato (R,C) ..... 66%

Vincent Macchio (d) ...... 34%

Oyster Bay Town Council

Labriola, Maier, Walsh (R,C) ......65%

Chetram, Medeiros, Martin (d) 35%

Nassau County Legislature-11 delia M. deRiggi-Whitton (d) ... 64%

John F. Stalzer (R,C) ...... 36%

Nassau County Legislature-18 Samantha goetz (R,C)...... 58%

Josh Lafazan (d) ............ 42%

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OYSTER BAY HERALD — November 10, 2023

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In a quiet corner of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, the artwork of Kathleen Deyo, a Setauket-based artist, has found its place. The exhibit, which will grace the library’s walls from early November to midDecember, showcases Deyo’s unique talent and diverse artistic style. Deyo’s journey into the world of art began as a muralist, honing her skills in various styles and mainly working with individual clients who commissioned work directly from her. In recent years, Deyo said she found libraries offered a different space where people might not come to buy art, but the atmosphere was ideal for appreciating it. Approaching the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket, she secured an exhibit for January and conducted successful programs, leading to further oppor tunities KatHLEEN DEyo last F e b r u a r y. artist Encouraged by this success, Deyo began randomly emailing other libraries, stumbling upon the charming hamlet of Oyster Bay. She said that to her delight, the library staff welcomed her, providing an ideal space for her artwork. “The people at the library were very pleasant,” Deyo said. “I was tickled pink with the whole thing.” The exhibit featured a carefully selected collection of Deyo’s paintings, ranging from nature scenes to Chinese brushwork with figures. She explained that she believes art should express the beauty in the world. The exhibit includes a mix of black and white paintings and color pieces, creating a balanced visual experience. Deyo mentioned some of her favorite pieces, including the painting “Crows Get Messages from Rain,” have already garnered attention and admiration from visitors. Deyo shared her belief that artistic ability is a channeling of higher energy from a divine source. While her religious background varied from Presbyterian to currently Roman Catholic, she emphasized the universal nature of this creative process, extending beyond the confines of any particular church. “I think there are a lot of ways to find God, and it isn’t so much about what religion I am,” Deyo said. “I think, no matter what, if anyone has a belief in a higher power, then whether you’re a composer playing the piano or a poet or a doctor doing surgery, they are truly channeling a much higher energy than any of have on our own. That’s what I believe I do with my art.” The story of this Setauket artist finding a welcoming space in Oyster Bay adds another chapter to the ever-evolving narrative of Long Island’s vibrant art scene. The exhibit is up from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. For more information on Deyo and her artwork, visit KathleenDeyo.art, and to contact her about commissions reach out to kathleendeyo.art@gmail.com. For more information on the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library and its programs, go to oysterbaylibrary.org.

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Deyo said that one of her favorite pieces on display at the library is ‘Crows Get Messages From Rain.’

While Deyo’s artistic style has changed numerous times over the years, she says she currently favors Chinese brushwork.

Deyo’s artwork has been featured in numerous galleries and art columns, including The New York Times and Woman’s Day magazine.

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who was on the bus. He wasn’t injured in the crash, but his instrument was damaged. Guidice, Laurino and Serpico worked with Farmingdale High to make sure they went through the right channels to get the money to the affected families. “We wanted to make sure they were happy with how, and who, we were giving the money to,” Serpico said. He added that the goal was to raise $100,000. The total won’t be tallied for weeks, as organizers work to collect the restaurants’ donations. The response from residents across Long Island was overwhelmingly supportive, and it went beyond those who bought pies. Slice, a pizza delivery app, and Premier Payroll Solutions, a restaurant payroll company, which generously chipped in as well. For every pie ordered using Slice, the app matched the $5 donation, effectively doubling it. Anna Cortesiano, owner of Salvatore’s of Elmont, helped facilitate Slice’s participation after weeks of reaching out to the company. Premier Payroll Solutions donated a dollar for every pie sold, up to $5,000. “I think it was a win-win for most of the pizzerias,” Serpico said. Additional reporting by Will Sheeline

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We hired Long Islanders for our local customer service team, providing jobs to local residents and offering you support from people who understand our communities. We are also working diligently to open a walkin center on Long Island, where customers can talk to customer service representatives about their service and pay their bill.

Since 2021, we have invested $25 million, upgrading more than 80,000 feet of water mains. We have made significant improvements in operations, including building a new treatment facility to address emerging contaminants. In response to feedback from many of you and to help beautify the communities we serve, we are painting 5,000 fire hydrants to bring them back to looking like new.

While these investments have made a considerable impact, this aging water system needs further improvement. This spring, Liberty New York Water submitted a rate request with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to pay for these necessary current and future investments to ensure ongoing safety and reliability. We fully understand the important role water plays in your daily lives and work hard to make your service cost-effective while maintaining infrastructure and supporting water quality guidelines and regulations being implemented by state and federal regulators. This request reflects the cost of providing quality water service to customers. Make Your Voice Heard Heading into 2024, we (Liberty and our customers) have a game-changing opportunity to reduce water bills by working to mitigate the Special Franchise Tax (SFT)—a tax Liberty is required to collect that makes up a substantial portion of your water bills each month – approximately 25 percent for many of our customers. Liberty is required to collect these funds that are used by the town and county to support various community initiatives. These taxes are passed through to local governments; Liberty does not profit from them. You can see the breakdown of how your bill is allocated at https://new-york-water.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/customer-service/understanding-my-bill.html We are also working with our state officials to change a law that would allow Liberty to access public grants for infrastructure investments. Meet with Liberty and Learn More Liberty is hosting meetings to connect with customers, provide updates on operations and dive into legislative issues. We hope you join us on one of the following dates: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. – Bellmore Veterans Association, 2400 Bedford Ave., Bellmore Nov. 15, 7 p.m. – Valley Stream VFW, 65 E Merrick Rd., Valley Stream Dec. 06, 7 p.m. – Virtual You can register for any of these meetings on our website at www.Libertyenergyandwater.com. We value our customers and work hard every day to improve your experience and provide safe and reliable water service. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns and cannot make one of the above dates, please contact customer service at 1-877-426-6999. You can also email us at customerservicenyw@libertyutilities.com or visit www.libertyenergyandwater.com. Sincerely, Deborah Franco, President, Liberty New York Water

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The Bahnik family —which helped found Mill-Max Manufacturing Co., in Oyster Bay, were honored by the Oyster Bay/East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce for their work in not only bringing industry to Long Island, but for their philanthropic works as well.

Bahnik family is about more than just manufacturing Honored as part of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce annual breakfast STAFF REPORT What does it take to be a Businessperson of the Year? It’s putting aside their personal time to serve, according to Frank Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. And it’s always finding a way to make each and every community in Nassau County a better place to work and live — and all 38 people and organizations who earned that honor this year have done exactly that. Like the Bahnik family, the people behind the Mill-Max Manufacturing Co.. in Oyster Bay. They were honored for their efforts by the Oyster Bay/East Norwich Chamber of Commerce. Mill-Max was founded by Roger Bahnik in Port Washington in 1971, but moved to a new factory on an abandoned san mine in Oyster Bay a short time later. More than 50 years later, Mill-Max has grown into one of the premier manufacturers of electronic interconnects in the world, providing high-quality, precision-machined connectors to global manufacturers of high-reliability electronics in the industrial, medical, aerospace and telecom industries. Mill-Max continues today under the leadership of Roger’s son, Claude Bahnik, who has worked at Mill-Max for more than 25 years, before taking over as chief executive in 2017. The Bahnik family have long been avid supporters of their community, according to the Nassau Council of Chambers, making a meaningful impact serving as advisers and trustees to vari-

ous nonprofit organizations not only in Oyster Bay, but across Long Island. Also among the honorees is Alvin Hartley, from the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, who brings more than 25 years of strategic planning to the table, helping a number of organizations develop customer service and leadership and sales training, as well as marketing plans, budgets, strategy, concepts and training. Hartley runs the chamber’s Business Solutions Center, all while handling counseling reporting as part of the federal Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program. He’s the chief executive and president of TMI & Partners. Lia Di Angelo-Allan was honored by the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for her work on not only running Westbury Floral Designs, but also founding Butterflies & Zebras NYC in 2000. She is known for her unique floral creations, strong customer relations skills, stunning weddings on a budget, business acumen, and giving back to the community, according to the Nassau Council of Chambers. Di Angelo-Allan also is on the board of directors for the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, and the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She initiated a toy collection drive in 2016 for underprivileged children in Nassau County over the holidays, and expanded it to include her former home of Argentina in 2019. She also donates to soup kitchens, and works to build bathroom for paraplegic and quadriplegic children.

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Harvest celebration raises $465K to fight hunger STAFF REPORT The hunger crisis won’t be solved overnight, but Island Harvest took a big step to combat it last month at the food bank’s 29th annual Taste of the Harvest Celebration, which raised $465,000. Nearly $110,000 of that will fund an additional 365 children in Island Harvest’s Kids Weekend Backpack Feeding Program, according to the Melville organization’s president and chief executive, Randi Shubin Dresner. That program acts as a supplemental food support initiative for children who rely on their school’s free breakfasts and lunches, but often don’t get enough to eat over the weekend when school is closed. Other funds raised will help families, older adults and veterans facing hunger in Nassau and Suffolk counties. In addition to the money raised, this year’s celebration also honored Barry and Marie Landsman, who received Island Harvest’s Above & Beyond Award. The Bellmore couple have long been supporters of Island Harvest, conducting food drives, assisting with fundraising, and advising the nonprofit on matters involving the acquisition and financing of the organization’s main facility at 126 Spagnoli Road in Melville. “For over two decades, we have had the privilege of working with Island Harvest,” the couple said, in a statement. “Being the honorees at the Taste of Harvest event was a humbling and rewarding experience for us as parents and as Long Islanders, as we were honored to be a small part of raising funds for Island Harvest — in particular, the backpack program.” The Landsmans are both attorneys, with Marie at Rivkin Radler, and Barry at Pryor Cashman. They also have made fundraising a family tradition by involving their children, Zachary and Saria. “It is critical we all do what we can to raise funds for this worthy cause as there are hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders who face food insecurity every day,” the Landsmans said. “These are our fellow Long Islanders, our friends and neighbors. Children. Seniors. And veterans. And, so, we hope every Long Islander joins us, and takes this moment in time to make a difference in the lives of those in need.” Also honored was former longtime operations vice president and food procurement specialist Migdalia Otero-Terry, who received Island Harvest’s Linda Breitstone Spirit Award, named for the founder of Island Harvest. Otero-Terry was honored for her immeasurable contribution to the growth and success of the food bank during her tenure, which spanned two decades. “I was humbled by the honor, and I find personal satisfaction that I have, and will continue to, help the Long Island community feeding those in need,” said Otero-Terry, now president and chief executive of MTC Consulting Services. The celebration itself too place Oct. 24 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, attracting 450 guests. It was emceed by Pei-Sze Cheng, a member of

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Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest, honored Marie and Barry Landsman with the organization’s 2023 Above & Beyond award. Migdalia Otero-Terry, below, accepts the 2023 Linda Breitstone Spirit Award from Dresner.

NBC 4-New York’s investigative unit. “On behalf of Island Harvest and our Long Island neighbors we serve, we are exceptionally grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Taste of the Harvest Celebration a great financial success,” Shubin Dresner said. “Thanks go

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North Shore’s football team has participated in a lot of fiery celebrations during the prior two years that included a 2021 Long Island championship and two straight Nassau County titles. But on the Sea Cliff/Glen Head soil last Saturday, the Vikings watched Locust Valley celebrate vigorously after it beat North Shore, 21-7, in a Conference IV playoff battle. The neighboring Falcons celebrated on the field for about 30 minutes after the final whistle, hopping about and taking endless photos. “I guess they haven’t been there in a while,’’ North Shore coach Dan Agovino said. Indeed, it’s been a storybook season for Locust Valley, which has now beaten North Shore twice. Locust Valley moved to 6-3 and faces Seaford this Friday at noon at Hofstra in its first county semifinal since 2019. For whatever reason, the winning coaching staff declined comment to discuss Locust Valley’s best season in

years. Senior running back Michael DiLorenzo did all the talking in rushing for 201 yards as the Falcons rallied from a 7-0 deficit to score three straight touchdowns. DiLorenzo’s 44-yard touchdown run evened the score at 7. DiLorenzo also broke off a 37-yard scamper on another scoring drive. On both big runs, North Shore had a chance to corral DiLorenzo in the backfield, but he slipped through their fingers. “He had a good day against us,’’ Agovino said. “He had some good runs where he was able to take advantage of our missed tackles.’’ It was a day of lost chances for The Maroon, which traveled into the red zone three times without scoring. It also had another drive end at the 26. “We played good football,’’ Agovino said. “We followed the game plan pretty well. “We brought the ball into the red zone a few times. We couldn’t execute on third and fourth downs when we needed to. That was the difference. In the playoffs, you have to make the best of your opportunities.’’

Sea Cliff was the land of pigskin opportunity in the 2021 and 2022. The 2023 North Shore season ended sooner than expected at 4-5. They entered the campaign absorbing heavy graduation losses from their championship squads. “It’s disappointing because this year’s team had a tremendous work ethic,’’ Agovino said. “We were proud of these guys and felt they were capable of beating anybody. It’s disappointing because I felt they deserved more success than they got. “There was a special chemistry. I had a lot of optimism for this team. It didn’t end the way we thought it would. It’s a tough one for me.’’ North Shore quarterback Garret Gates had a good beginning engineering the first touchdown drive, scoring from the 1, but then fizzled. He finished with 55 rushing yards. The North Shore star of the day was defensive lineman Athanasios Alafogiannis. “AA’’ was tremendous on the defense line,’’ Agovino said. “They couldn’t block him. He was causing problems for them up front.’’ While North Shore will lose Gates, they return next season the starting back-

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man’s Field. And he plans to utilize funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to establish an oyster and clam hatchery to help filter nitrogen from the water and support aquatic life. Additionally, Saladino has applied for a $10 million grant for downtown revitalization efforts. While plans are in the preliminary stages, he envisions building a promenade near the Long Island Rail Road station and introducing a trolley to the waterfront. Behr, Saladino’s opponent, said that despite the loss he felt confident that he and his fellow Democratic candidates made the issues heard and were still dedicated to helping the residents of Oyster Bay. “While obviously disappointed in last night’s results, I am proud of the Democratic campaign in SamanTha GoeTz O y s t e r B a y, ” Behr said. “We Legislator-elect, raised impor18th District tant issues and I w i l l c o n t i nu e working to improving the lives of all Oyster Bay residents.” First-time candidate Samantha Goetz, also a Republican, was an unexpected winner in the County Legislature’s 18th District seat, gar nering roughly 9,000 votes, while Democratic incumbent Josh Lafazan had roughly 6,000. Despite the fact that she was a newcomer, Goetz’s extensive legal and political experience clearly impressed her new constituents. “The people in Nassau County have spoken,” Goetz said. “They know that this is the party that is going to support our police, our law and order, we’re going to hold the line on taxes and we are going to protect our suburban way of life.” Laf azan had not responded to requests for comment as the Herald went to press. One of the central focuses of Goetz’s campaign was the cost of living on Long Island. As a mother of two, she said she understands the financial challenges young families face, which have led some of her friends to move to more affordable states. Crime prevention and support for law enforcement were also top priorities for Goetz. She adamantly opposed the idea of “defunding” the police, and instead emphasized providing better mental health resources to law enforcement and filling vacant detective positions with the latest technology and resources. When it comes to the migrant crisis, Goetz said she believed Nassau County should not bear the financial burden of housing and supporting asylum seekers and other migrants, especially without federal funding. Her personal experience, as the daughter of a Cuban immigrant, informed her perspective on the

he people in Nassau County have spoken.

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Vicki Walsh held her seat with roughly 32,000 votes.

Steve Labriola ran a campaign on his political achievements, such as improving allergy awareness at town playgrounds.

Laura maier thanked the residents of oyster Bay who had supported her and her fellow republicans.

Joseph Saladino won reelection for the third time, and thanked his wife and daughters for their unwavering support.

issue. Finally, all three Republican incumbents on the Town Board — Steve Labriola, Laura Maier and Vicki Walsh — were re-elected. “The people knew what we were doing this year,” Labriola said. “Our slogan was ‘Protecting our suburban way of life,’ and we meant that.” During his tenure, Labriola has secured funding for electric vehicle

charging stations at town parks and beaches, and Maier has supported small businesses, expediting the town’s permit process and keeping them informed about grant opportunities. Walsh was committed to connecting residents with government, bridging the gap between community members and town officials. Her outreach extended to communities like Hicksville, where she addressed concerns about Christmas

decorations in the business district. Ravin Chetram, one of the Democrat candidates, said that despite the loss he feels that he and his compatriots ran a good race and look forward to continuing to help the town thrive. “We put everything out there and we showed a great fight,” Chetram said. “We know that there could be a bigger and better chance for the future, so on to the next.”

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By Karen Bloom 2.” Also hit the road with By Karen Bloom WHERE Disney and Pixar’s Lightning Another dose of Disney wonder awaits us as we usher in the holiday season. The latest McQueen and Tow Mater Disney ice spectacle — aptly titled “Magic in the Stars” — arrives at UBS Arena on Nov. 15, to Can artembrace change the moment. world? It’s a question WHEN as they cruise on the ice the delight of families who eagerly every Disney to “Life is a Highway;” Along with the always-welcome iconic characters and stories — classic and current • Wednesday through Sunday. that’s at thefullfocus of Audiences our collective • Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 reconnect with Toy Story’s favorites — this extravaganza is anbeen all-new showcase of surprises. will enjoy Nov. 15-19; times vary p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, seeing the most characters ever gathered together on the ice: 54 in all. • Tickets start at $25; available culture for centuries. Now as society 11Ticketmaster.com a.m.-4 p.m. Jessie, Rex and Hamm. Set If that’s not enough to grab the attention of all you Disneyphiles, you’re in for a special at or •DisneyOnIce.com Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, sail with Moana on her treat. This extravaganza offers a glimpse of the characters from the Mouse House’s upcoming navigates the complexities of modern life, South Campus, canoe into the open ocean, animated fantasy ”Wish,” scheduled to arrive on the big screen Nov. 22. • UBS Arena, 2400Hempstead. Hempstead For information Turnpike, Elmontand to RSVP, to witness her encourage “It’s so exciting to be ableas to add this segment tosocial our show,”change director Adam Loosely says. art a path for is at the call (516) 463-5672, or visit Te Kã�to “Know Who You “We’re incredibly excited that Disney has entrusted us with these characters prior to the film’s Hofstra.edu/museum Are” and transform into release. Our audiences are getting a sneak at Asha expression. (the film’s teenage heroine). Her solo, forefront of peak artistic Te Fiti. And, yes, travel to the mountains of Colombia performed to the ballad ‘This Wish,’ is just beautiful.” where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the The film, inspired by the classic wishing star, is an homage to Disney’s centennial Stand,” Hofstra Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines family’s casita, and discover — yet again — why “We anniversary year — as is this“When editionWe of All Disney on Ice. Or asUniversity Loosely puts it: “We’re celebrating Don’t Talk About Bruno.” 100 years of wonder.” the collective power of the arts in society. Asha is joined, of course, by theby many unforgettable all brought to lifedirector on ice in Curated Alexandra Giordanocharacters — the museum’s assistant of exhibition andIn yet another special moment, watch as Raya, a captivating production that transports audiences to a world where imaginations in from “Raya and the Last Dragon,” ascends into the air, collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibilitysoar andand influence. true Disney spirit, “anything“Itcan happenthe if you More than that, the democratic stars certainly highlights vitaljust rolebelieve.” that artists have in activating values that lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior align in this fast-paced promise spectacle. performs an aerial acro-pole routine. equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” As always, the skating brings a new dimension to “We’re taking our audience up to the stars,” Loosely says. Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be the stories audiences know so well. Solos, pairs, fastMickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy start off this starry ignored. The artists in this—exhibition a stand andIt call out injustices art ensemble skating along with acrobatic routines, adventure and eventake Pluto joins in. all begins when through theirpaced and activism on issues asStar immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, keep everyone in awe of what’s taking place on the thesuch North shines brightly and descends upon voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, unfulfi lled. They all combine theice. making Jiminy Cricketand as promises he welcomes everyone and of art with public service thatreminds has a grassroots approach the hope of mobilizing their “We have an incredible international cast that does audiences that theinmost fantastic, it all,” things cancreate happen, and it alland inspire others communities and the nation tomagical ignite movement, awareness, to Loosely says, “including fantastic tricks.” He certainly knows his way around the ice. The starts with a wish. stand with them.” former competitive skater (a member of the Canadian See from “The Princess This exhibit, which runs through July 28,Tiana, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s the Frog,” as she strives tocoming make up in April. National Team) performed in seven productions over 13th presidential conference on and the Barack Obama presidency 12 years as a cast member. He relishes his role now her wish of opening a restaurant come “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says helming the show. true. Go along with Aladdin to museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by “This transition has been so incredibly rewarding. discover the power of three an Obama Administration White House briefi ng that tookhe place onthat May 12, 2009, I’m so grateful and proud of this production. It’s just wishes when finds where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials so to much fun,” Loosely says. “I’ve been working on magic lamp in the Cave of discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, createwith change, and chartit for a year, and it’s been a honor to work with such Wonders. Reminisce a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, Cinderella, civic participation and a talented team to bring it all to life. And to remind beloved heroines our audiences, you don’t need magical powers to be Snow White, Belle and activism.” a hero. The real magic is you, and the brightest light as they the remind us To that end, unlike other recent exhibitsRapunzel that showcased museum’s to never stop wishing and permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned shines inside of you. “Every one of you is a star. So shine bright and let the museum their selected works. Some 36 dreaming. pieces are on view — representing your stories light up the night sky!” In another fi rst (on ice), all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, escape “Into the Unknown” Photos courtesy Feld Entertainment For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia with Elsa and Anna from “Frozen Wish upon a star in celebrating 100 years of Disney. Victor. “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than at this moment,” Albert adds.

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The Joni Project

The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings. It also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style. Her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first played. Pat McGann Pat McGann is quickly rising as Friday, Nov. 10, of 8 p.m. $45, stand-ups on th the sharpest $39. $33 Jeanne Rimsky comedy scene. A relative lateco Theater at Landmark on Main to comedy, he began doing sta Street, 232 Main St., Port up at 31 after realizing he was Washington. (917) or packaging. very567-5842 good at selling LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father o three young children, McGann appeal stems from his quick wi and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGan began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square South Shore McGann’s relatively sh SymphonyGarden. but impressive resume, include South Shore Symphony Orchestra, Montreal’s famed Just For Laug now under the baton of Adam Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Glaser, continuesGreat its new music Comedy Festiv American director’s inaugural andseason more.with McGann still calls spirited VeteransChicago Day program, home. ‘Coming Home,’ at its longtime Madison TheatreSaturday, home. Selections Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, include Valeri Coleman’s ‘Seven $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (8 O’Clock Shout,’ an anthem inspired 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com by the tireless frontline workers ParamountNY.com. during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the heartwarming ritual of evening serenades the celebrated life and the sacrifices of heroes during isolation. There are also John Williams theme from ‘Born on the Fourth of July,’ the 1989 biopic of vet turned antiwar activist Ron Kovic. Also Leonard Bernstein’s ‘On the Town Suite,’ and more. ‘We are excited to begin this new chapter in the South Shore Symphony Orchestra’s story together,’ says Wayne Lipton, orchestra president and principal cellist. Yarn/Wire

Now in its 18th year, Adelphi Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. $30, University’s ‘new music’ $25 seniors. Madison Theatre, series welcomes Yarn/Wire. Molloy University, Hempstead The1000 intrepid New York-based Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets piano-percussion quartet has available at MadisonTheatreNY.org forged a singular path with or (516) 323-4444. endlessly inventive collaboratio commissions and performance that have made a signiﬁcant

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Long Island’s own Melissa Errico brings her Broadway pizzazz to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m., in Sondheim Sublime. The actress-vocalist celebrates the brilliance of her mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim. Come to the cabaret matinee and hear why Broadway World says that “the way Melissa Errico immerses herself in every moment, the technical brilliance of her vocal abilities, and the sheer star power that the lady exudes, makes her a take-no-prisoners performer, offering a leaveit-all-on-the-floor show,” among her many accolades. From “Send in the Clowns” to “No One Is Alone,” Errico sings the Sondheim masterpieces — from “West Side Story,” “Gypsy,” “Into The Woods,” to, of course, “Sweeney Todd” — delivering her insightful and witty vision of Broadway’s greatest modern songwriter. She also provides a swinging look at Sondheim’s influences from Cole Porter to Rodgers & Hammerstein, as well as her own personal relationship with the master, joined by a jazz trio led by legendary music director Billy Stritch. First known for her starring roles on Broadway, including “My Fair Lady,” “High Society,” “Les Miserables,” and more, she’s also acclaimed as a concert singer. Errico’s album, “Sondheim Sublime” was called by The Wall Street Journal as “The best all-Sondheim album ever recorded.” Her history with Sondheim began when he selected her to star as Dot in “Sunday In The Park With George” at The Kennedy Center, and she has since co-starred as “Clara” in Passion at Classic Stage Company, and in the New York City Center Encores! production of the Sondheim/Richard Rodgers musical “Do I Hear A Waltz?” She’ll also sing selections from her highly-anticipated new album “Sondheim In The City” (Spring 2024), a playful and swinging popinflected follow up to her lyrical, romantic first recording of his music. Tickets start at $45. Adelphi University, Westermann Stage, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Board games from days gone by Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Participate in the half-mile North Shore Turkey Trot, Thursday, Nov. 23, benefiting North Shore Community Youth Organization. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. on 200 Glen Head Road, Glen Head. Rain or shine.

Volunteer with Friends of the Gold Coast Library The Friends of the Gold Coast Library seeks enthusiastic volunteers who can lend their graphic design, marketing, social media, and fundraising talents. As a non-profit organization, Friends fully aligns with the library’s mission to enrich our community with recreational and cultural experiences and lifelong learning opportunities. With the construction of a new Library building on Glen Head Road, there’s no better time to get involved with the Friends of the Gold Coast Library. Contact the Friends at friendsofgcpl3@ gmail.com if you’re able to help.

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Nov. Art classes Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.

Deep Roots Farmers Market Choose from all sorts of food items and more at the Deep Roots Farmers Market, Saturdays, through October, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. Browse among more than 30 vendors offering local organic produce, eggs, honey, breads, sweets, fresh pastas, prepared food and more, plus weekly guest art and craft vendors. 100 Garvies Point Road, in Glen Cove.

Talking birds The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Raptors of Nassau County’s South Shore,” with nature photographer Jay Koolpix, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. See fascinating photos and videos of South Shore raptors courting and mating, having meals, capturing prey, and feeding their young dependent nestlings. Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Great Horned Owls, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Merlin, Cooper’s Hawks, Snowy Owls, and many more local raptors are featured. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport. For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon. org.

Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the hands-on collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

History in miniature Raynham Hall holds a cocktail reception for its exhibit, History in Miniature, Thursday, Nov. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. The exhibit examines dioramas throughout history, and explore. the obsession with small figures. 30 W.Main St, Oyster Bay. Visit RayhamHallMuseum.org for information.

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Tea time The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:303 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Happy hour with Jackie O Join former Sea Cliff mayor Ed Lieberman for a visual lecture on Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s life and times, Friday. Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m., presented by Sea Cliff Arts Council. Examine her love for the arts, literature and music. $20. 86 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff. Tickets available at SeaCliffArtsCouncil.org.

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Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, community leaders and VFW Post 47 invite residents to gather to pay tribute to the city’s veterans and to recognize the consummate public servant, Chad R. Ryals, as the 2023 Honoree, Saturday, Nov. 11. Ceremony begins promptly at 11 a.m. Doughboy Monument, on the corner of Brewster St. and Glen Cove Ave. (in front of Glen Cove Library).

Outrageous Oyster Bay Scavenger Hunt Join in the fun at the Outrageous Oyster Bay Scavenger Hunt, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., at Southdown Coffee. 49 Audrey Ave,, Oyster Bay.

Library Walking Club Participate in Glen Cove Public Library’s at-your-own-pace hour walk, every Thursday, at 9:15 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome. 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove. Register at GlencCoveLbrary.org or call (516) 676-2130 for more information.

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14 Ten Locust Valley High Schoolers took part in White House crisis situations at Long Island University’s Roosevelt School on Oct. 27 for National Civics Day.

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Who can enter: There will be 2 categories: Students in grades k-5 Students in 6-12 One entry per student Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023. Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald paper. Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.

Ten Locust Valley High School students visited the White House Experience in the Roosevelt School at Long Island University to take on some of the world’s most difficult challenges on Oct. 27 as part of National Civics Day. Students from eight Long Island high schools acted as their own presidential cabinets in small groups to deliberate on three different crisis situations and then presented their decisions to and faced questions from students in a room perfectly resembling the White House press room. Students explored the Roosevelt School’s Museum of Democracy, which contains artifacts from past presidents, candidates, first ladies and campaigns and a replica Oval Office. Tweed Roosevelt, the great grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt, also invited students to celebrate the 26th president’s 165th birthday with a cake and cupcakes.

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Locust Valley junior John Hartnett, right, acted as the president who received advice from his cabinet, which included juniors John Gambino, Dylan Mueller and freshman Dominic Spina, in crisis situations.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTIAL FUNDING COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff against MICHAEL L. CANNIZARO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 2, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 58 Summit Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Sec 27 Block 13 Lot 211. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being on the southerly side of Summit Street in the Unincorporated Village of Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $451,375.02 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002549/2013. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Anthony Piacentini, Esq., Referee File # 587.078300-2 142800 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, V. GENE SCHAEFER, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and GENE SCHAEFER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 959 RIPLEY LANE, OYSTER BAY, NY 11771: Section 24, Block E, Lot 328: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF UPPER BROOKVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001852/2017. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 142792

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST DONALD ALTIERI, CARMELA ALTIERI, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 27, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 61 Hill Drive, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the

Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oyster Bay, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0027, Block 00064-00 and Lot 00017. Approximate amount of judgment $630,219.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #014340/2013. Jennifer Adler A/K/A Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 143019

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. ELM LIMITED, LLC, Pltf. vs. JOHN NATHENAS, et al, Defts. Index #606565/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 19, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 24, Block 26, Lot 30. Sold subject to terms and conditions of field judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100895 143241 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY SERVIS ONE, INC DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, Plaintiff against DINA SCOGNAMIGLIO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 13, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 5 Vivona Court, Bayville, NY 11709. Sec 28. Block 075 Lot 5. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Bayville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of

Judgment is $744,869.75 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 610631/2019. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee File # NY201900000595-1 143239 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CASCADE FUNDING RM1 ACQUISITIONS GRANTOR TRUST, V. JOAN BONINA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY BONINA A/K/A DOROTHY L. BONINA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CASCADE FUNDING RM1 ACQUISITIONS GRANTOR TRUST is the Plaintiff and JOAN BONINA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY BONINA A/K/A DOROTHY L. BONINA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1 WUNAQUIT DRIVE, BAYVILLE, NY 11709: Section 29, Block 3, Lot 102: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF BAYVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY,

Philippa Buss Roosevelt, dead at 80 Philippa Buss Roosevelt, 80, of Yard- creative pursuits, including sewing, ley, Pennsylvania, formerly of Oyster drawing, jewelry making, card making, Bay, died on Oct. 26, 2023. She was the and painting. Only her generous heart beloved wife of the late P. James Roos- matched her creativity. She had a lovely evelt. singing voice and a quick sense of Born Philippa Dayrell Buss on June humor. 10, 1943 in Aldershot, England, to Robert After the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and Patricia Young Buss, Philippa was Philippa left Oyster Bay for Pennsylvathe second of four children. nia to be closer to her son Michael and The family moved repeathis family. She resided in edly due to her father’s miliBensalem and Newtown tary service at the end of before moving to Yardley, World War II as an officer in where she spent the remainthe Royal Tank Regiment. der of her life. Philippa was She and her brothers lived devoted to her family, and for a time with their grandshuttled between coasts to parents, the Reverend Arthur spend time with her children Clement Buss and Kitty and grandchildren. Conyngham Buss, in She especially loved hostCirenchester. After the war, ing the annual Easter lunch Philippa and her family lived for the extended Roosevelt in Nottingham before settling PhiliPPa Buss clan at Seawanhaka each in Derby in 1951. year. Roosevelt Philippa moved to Canada Survivors include two before immigrating to the children and two stepchilUnited States, settling in Oyster Bay. In dren, Michael J. Roosevelt (Becky), Jean 1968, she met Jim Roosevelt, a cousin of Roosevelt Farnsworth (Chris), Lenore President Theodore Roosevelt and the Madeleine, and Phil Roosevelt (Jenny); founder of The Roosevelt Investment eight grandchildren, Tristan, Rowan, Group. They married in London 18 Jackson, Caroline, Daphne, Max, Danny, months later. Meg; her three brothers, Michael Buss She later became a U.S. citizen, a (Autumn), Robin Buss (Carol), and Richsource of lifelong pride for her. ard Buss; and many nieces and nephews. Together, the couple traveled the There will also be a memorial service world, including visits to the Holy Land, June 10, 2024, at Christ Church, Oyster South Korea, and Europe. She cared for Bay, New York. Jim as his health declined and they Contributions in Philippa’s name can remained inseparable until his death be made to Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Nov. 27, 1998. Jim was the great love of the resting place of President Theodore Philippa’s life, and she was his. Roosevelt and her husband, Jim. After her husband died, Philippa The cemetery is located across the remained active in her church, the Theo- street from the house where she raised dore Roosevelt Association, and the Sea- her family. Contributions can also be wanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation Throughout her life, she enjoyed many for Parkinson’s Research.

News brief Public skating sessions for TOB residents Town of Oyster Bay residents looking for a fun way to spend their Veterans Day can head to the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, where special public skating sessions will be in place, offering extended skating opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. Extended public sessions will be offered on Friday, November 10th, at the following times:

■ 1 to 3 p.m. ■ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ■ 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is located at Bethpage Community Park at 1001 Stewart Avenue, in Bethpage. For more, including information about the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Program, figure skating, or general skating sessions, visit OysterBayTown.com/ice.

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COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605489/2018. John P.

Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for

Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF

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he war in the Middle East has become more than a conflict between Israel and Hamas. And it is more than a regional confrontation of Israel vs. Iran, which utilizes Hamas and Hezbollah as proxy fighters and front men in its campaign to destroy Israel and its people. In many ways, the war has become a struggle for Western civilization and for the survival of our values. The Oct. 7 assault on Israel by Hamas constituted the nadir of human degradation. Man’s inhupETER manity to man. Rapes, mutilaKinG tions, murders and beheadings even of children should have caused all people to call for Hamas to be consigned to humanity’s ash heap. Instead we see hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people taking to the streets around the world to denounce Israel. More than just pro-Palestinian, many shouting “From the river to the sea!” are pro-Hamas and anti-Israel. And all too many are antisemitic, displaying Nazi swastikas. Particularly disturbing are the large numbers of Americans taking part in these demonstrations. College students betray a shocking lack of knowledge of history, and too many university heads

tolerate antisemitism on their campuses, while Jewish students feel threatened and unsafe. The media increasingly show a moral equivalence between Israel and its murderous enemies, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The most disgraceful episode was a New York Times false front-page story accusing Israel of bombing a Gaza hospital based on reports from Hamas. A number of LGBTQ+ organizations, all of which would be violently oppressed if not murdered by Hamas, are siding against Israel. Most bizarrely, so too are some Jewish groups. Viewing, listening to and reading this incessant anti-Israel vitriol, which is raging in America less than five weeks after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, moved me to compare how America reacted to World War II, when our survival was threatened, with how so many Americans want Israel to react today. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, we were decidedly isolationist. Hero aviator Charles Lindbergh was foremost in the pro-isolationist America First movement. While there was an element of Nazi support, most isolationists genuinely believed that Europe’s wars were for Europe and Asia’s wars for Asia. None of this involved the United States. As for Nazi aggression and Hitler’s persecution of Jews, European countries

had been attacking one another throughout history, and one group or another was always being persecuted. Most significant, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans were natural barriers against any foreign war impacting the United States. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected to his third term in 1940, and pledged not to have “American boys fighting in foreign wars.” Then came Pearl Harbor, and our isolation ended overnight. Young men rushed to enlist in the military. Rather than being hotbeds of resistance like they are today, colleges and universities strongly supported the war effort: Not only did students enlist, but campuses were used as training centers. Women, immortalized as Rosie the Riveter, worked in factories and defense plants. No one called for a ceasefire. No one challenged FDR when he ordered the firebombing of Tokyo, not for any military action to show Japan that we would do whatever had to be done to defeat and destroy the Japanese empire. When the tide of war shifted toward America and our allies, no one called for a pause to allow the distribution of food and fuel to the German and Japanese people. When Dresden and other German cities were bombed, reporters were not in the streets, asking German mothers or senior citizens how they felt about it. Hitler and Hideki Tojo, the prime minis-

he Western world is trying to restrict Israel’s ability to preserve its very survival.

ter of Japan, were not given equal time with Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. When offers to negotiate were suggested by Germany, they were rebuffed by FDR, who demanded unconditional surrender. And after Germany and Japan were defeated, the United States helped build both into flourishing democracies and industrial powers. Most significantly, when America and the world realized the full extent of Hitler’s depravity, and how the Holocaust had almost decimated the entirety of the Jewish people, we declared “Never again!” brought Nazi leaders to justice at Nuremberg and recognized Israel as the Jewish homeland. Today Israel is under siege, and much of America and the Western world, which fought so valiantly to destroy Nazi Germany and Imperialist Japan, is attempting to restrict Israel’s ability to preserve its very survival, and is enabling — and in some cases supporting — the present-day Nazi axis of Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. This abdication of moral responsibility and failure of will by Western countries in the face of this mortal, existential threat to Israel threatens not just Israel’s survival as a nation, but our survival as a civilization. We must not allow “Never again!” to be supplanted by “From the river to the sea!” We must stand with Israel. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

Why is George Santos still in Congress?

.S. Rep. George Santos perpetrated an enormous fraud on the voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. He lied about his life story, faked his academic and professional credentials, misled the public about his heritage and the cause of his mother’s death and falsely claimed connection to the Holocaust, the Pulse Nightclub massacre, the Sept. 11 attacks, and animal rights advocacy, to appeal to specific segments of voters. These were not accidental misJoDY KAss statements, exaggerations or FinKEL embellishments, but rather the purposeful defrauding of NY-03 voters — Republicans and Democrats alike. The unspooling of Santos’ lies over many months has been fodder for late-night comedy

and international media interest. By now, everyone knows that he doesn’t belong in Congress. So why is he still there? As the federal charges against Santos continue to mount, and more of his associates plead guilty to crimes they committed together, Santos has refused to resign or to agree to a plea deal. Unfortunately, he won’t go on trial until next September. So the only way to restore meaningful representation to the 700,000-plus residents of NY-03 is to expel him from Congress. The Constitution permits the House to expel a member, and there is no limit on that authority, except that it requires a two-thirds majority. But expelling a member of Congress is momentous, with only five expulsions from the House of Representatives in the history of our country. Therefore, as a practical matter, Con-

gress would need a reason to take this extraordinary action. We believe that Santos’ unprecedented, admitted fraud to get elected should be that reason. But members of Congress have not been uniformly in favor of Santos’ ouster. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to expel Santos in order to protect his narrow majority, and the new speaker, Mike Johnson, has indicated the same sentiment. Others are concerned that expelling Santos could encourage political abuse of this weighty constitutional provision. In May, a Democratic-led effort to expel him failed when every Republican chose to protect the party’s slim majority by voting to bury the Santos mess in the House Ethics Committee, where it had already languished for months. But on Nov. 1, a second Resolution to Expel Santos was brought to the House floor for a vote, this time by

y now, everybody knows that he doesn’t belong there. Pass the resolution!

Republicans. The final tally was 213 opposed to expulsion, and 179 in favor. Twenty-four Republicans voted to expel Santos, and 31 Democrats voted against expulsion. Nineteen representatives voted “present,” and 22 were absent. Many Members of Congress, Republican and Democrat, say they will vote to expel Santos once the House Ethics Committee report is in hand. The committee has announced that its report will be issued by Nov. 17. Therefore, constituents of the 3rd District expect Congress to again vote to expel Santos before the end of November, and we expect both parties to whip votes so that the resolution passes this time. Congress owes it to the people of NY-03 and the country to bring integrity back to the House. It’s long past time to oust Santos from Congress. Jody Kass Finkel, of Great Neck, is the founder and coordinator of the nonpartisan group Concerned Citizens of NY-03, which was formed in January, with the sole mission of having George Santos expelled from Congress.

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl

epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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t is a commonly held frustration of Long Island residents that our governments seem to always be behind the curve, as opposed to ahead of it. Quite regularly we hear the phrase uttered that government “must become proactive rather than reactive.” As a lawmaker, I often hear this complaint when someone is describing a dilapidated municipal building, a deteriorating sports field or a poorly maintained road. The major consequences here — almost always extra construction costs for taxpayers JosHUa — add to the affordability crisis LaFaZan we are facing. But where reactive government is becoming very dangerous relates to the remarkable developments in the world of artificial intelligence. Experts are warning that the consequences of government falling too far behind in terms of rules

and protections here will be nothing short of catastrophic. Nassau County must heed this warning. That’s why I’m seeking to propose new legislation called the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act. Researchers are exploring the viability of making it a misdemeanor offense to clone someone’s voice or image using artificial intelligence without their consent. The bill I propose would affirm our residents’ right to privacy from artificial intelligence tools, and allocate new resources to the Nassau County Police Department to train personnel and collaborate with federal officials to enforce that right. As new AI technology continues to proliferate and grow in sophistication even beyond what humans can comprehend, neither laws nor lawmakers’ understanding of this new landscape have kept up — and we’re already beginning to see the consequences. Take the scammer who uses AI to

clone the voice of a family member so they can fake a hostage situation and extort a ransom. Consider the cyberbully who uses AI to clone the image of an individual and create scenarios that never existed. Or, most egregiously, take those bad actors who exploit AI to create and distribute explicit sexual images of women and children. Data corroborates the cause for concern here. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, AI tools with malicious intent have created 100,000 computer-generated fake nude images of women without their consent or knowledge. More troubling yet, an AI tool kit was utilized to generate text depicting the sexual exploitation of children. It is long past time for our government to get serious about protecting the privacy of its citizenry. In my estimation, there is no longer time left to wait. Let me be clear: This proposal is not birthed of hostility toward AI as a whole,

hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.

Letters our restaurants closed or cut hours is because they are unable to find staff. We are at record low unemployment. Although Biden brought inflation down lower than any other industrialized nation, prices at the grocery stores will still be high as long as our farmers are unable to find workers. But of course, D’Esposito fails to mention that Hochul passed a bill that will allow migrants to work in New York after 30 days instead of a 180-day wait. Her program matches migrants with employers, filling 1,300 jobs on Long Island alone. This will get migrants out of shelters, giving them the ability to provide for their families while they seek asylum. Real solutions to real problems. What D’Esposito should be doing is initiating a similar program on the federal level. Other countries do just that. But no, because then he won’t be able to scare his voters into thinking that criminal migrants are traveling 2,000 miles from the border to Merrick just so they can steal deodorant from CVS. CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

Caregivers need more support from Albany To the Editor: November is National Family Caregivers Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregivers are providing care worth over $19 billion to their loved ones with dementia. Though these caregivers create significant savings for the state, they are not getting

or the tech sector — one that contains the cutting-edge new companies that we must attract to our region so that we can secure our tax base and stop Long Island’s exodus of talented young professionals. In fact, we as a county would be wise to welcome pioneering tech companies specializing in AI to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. If there are health care firms using AI for preventive detection of disease, or environmental firms using AI to enhance stormdetection systems or to bolster conservation efforts, we should absolutely be aggressively courting those companies to set up shop here. However, it is unacceptable that our government currently lacks an adequate understanding of AI and the tools that are needed to best protect residents from its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act I am seeking to propose would represent the first step of many in the right direction, toward a balance between innovation and privacy. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.

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enough support in return. The funding for New York’s Alzheimer’s Disease Community Assistance Program, or AlzCAP, which offers care consultations, support groups, educational programs and other services, has been stagnant for years, while the number of caregivers who need these services has continued to grow, especially since 2020. I have seen the care-giving struggle firsthand for five years. My grandma has Alzheimer’s, and my mother is her caregiver. My mother must balance caring for my grandmother while doing the same for my autistic brother. And she does this while trying to deal with the other demands of her life. She’s not alone — there are many of these “sandwich caregivers” with similar stories. It is imperative that New York support them, not only because it will mitigate their financial, emotional and physical struggles, but also because it will be less of a financial burden for the state than nursing home care. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s is extremely expensive. One study found that 47 percent of family caregivers have cut back on their food, transportation and health care expenses to pay for a loved one’s care. Also, many caregivers struggle with mental health issues, such as depression, and often don’t have the financial resources to take care of their own physical health. New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please join me in calling on our state senators and Assembly members to increase funding for AlzCAP. HELENA MILLER Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay

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